AIBP ASEAN B2B Growth

In this episode, we speak with Patrick Meneses, Chief Data and Technology Officer at Security Bank, who shares his journey as a self-described engineer at heart, now leading the bank's combined technology and data organisation. He explains how the bank has moved from a period of replacing legacy systems with large platforms to building "the glue": the integrations and customer journeys that turn those platforms into meaningful experiences.

Patrick discusses why, as intelligence becomes universally accessible, empathy may be the true differentiator. He believes AI's real value lies in equipping frontliners with insights that sharpen their judgement and help them meet customers where they are. He also explores the idea of consciousness, our ability to learn, unlearn and relearn, and shares why he sees the Philippines' digitally savvy and resilient talent as well placed to become builders of AI solutions. Throughout the conversation, Patrick returns to a simple theme: technology is an enabler, but the human experience is what sets an organisation apart.

Established in 1951, Security Bank Corporation is the Philippines' first privately owned Filipino bank and one of the country's leading independent universal banks. Listed on the Philippine Stock Exchange since 1995 (PSE: SECB), it has a market capitalisation of about US$736 million. Through 391 branches nationwide, it serves customers across four core businesses: Retail Banking, Business (MSME) Banking, Wholesale Banking and Financial Markets.

AI is moving beyond recommendation and into execution, bringing new questions around oversight, escalation and accountability.

In this discussion, leaders from ParagonCorp, Kawan Lama Group and DANA Indonesia explore where AI can act autonomously, where human judgement still matters, how enterprises are designing escalation into workflows, and what it takes to make AI enterprise-ready at scale.

AI is moving beyond recommendation and into execution, bringing new questions around oversight, escalation and accountability.

In this discussion, leaders from ParagonCorp, Kawan Lama Group and DANA Indonesia explore where AI can act autonomously, where human judgement still matters, how enterprises are designing escalation into workflows, and what it takes to make AI enterprise-ready at scale.

In this episode, Ir Ts. Muhammad Al Jundi Abdullah, Lead of Analytics at Tenaga Nasional Berhad (TNB), shares how Malaysia’s national utility is leveraging AI and advanced analytics to strengthen grid management and support faster, data-driven operational decisions. 

The conversation explores how analytics can help optimise existing assets, improve reliability, support smarter investment planning, and detect unusual consumption patterns, including potential electricity theft. It also looks at how TNB views AI as a tool to augment human expertise and empower its workforce, rather than replace it.

TNB is a leading Malaysian utility company in Asia with an international presence in the United Kingdom (UK), Ireland, Australia, Turkiye, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Pakistan, and Cambodia. Within the renewable energy space, TNB has a total gross portfolio of 3.3 Gigawatts (GW) in Peninsular Malaysia (including 2.5GW of large hydro) and 1.3GW across the UK, Ireland, Australia, and Turkiye, comprising mainly solar, wind, and hydro energy generation assets. TNB also transmits and distributes electricity across Peninsular Malaysia, Sabah, and the Federal Territory of Labuan. As of 31 December 2025, TNB supplies electricity to over 11 million customers.

In this episode, we sit down with Sir Jojo Gendrano, President and CEO of Kayana Solutions (part of the Philippines’ MVP Group), and Siddharth Deshpande, Director of Industry Solutions, JAPAC at Palo Alto Networks.

The conversation explores the critical path toward AI sovereignty in the Philippines and the essential role of executive sponsorship in driving large-scale digital transformation. They dive into the "Secure AI by Design" framework, discussing how organizations can balance "unhinged" innovation with uncompromising governance to stay ahead of machine-speed threats.

Tune in to learn how Philippine leaders are turning cybersecurity from a defensive necessity into a top-line growth engine for the AI era.

Kayana Solutions is a data-powered digital experience company and a strategic subsidiary of the MVP Group, one of the Philippines' largest and most diversified conglomerates. Backed by the combined infrastructure of PLDT, Meralco, and Metro Pacific Investments Corporation, Kayana harnesses massive multi-sectoral data assets to deliver hyper-personalized customer experiences. By integrating Gen AI, payments, and identity management, the company is spearheading a "digital factory" approach to bridge the digital divide and drive generational progress for millions of Filipinos.

Palo Alto Networks is the world’s leading cybersecurity partner, dedicated to protecting the digital way of life in an increasingly complex threat landscape. Through its "Secure AI by Design" framework, the company provides global enterprises with the visibility and governance necessary to innovate at "machine speed" while remaining resilient against AI-driven attacks. By platformizing security across cloud, network, and operations, Palo Alto Networks enables organizations across ASEAN to navigate the risks of the AI era with home-turf advantage and uncompromising safety standards.

In this episode, we feature a panel from the AIBP Conference in Jakarta with Lily Wongso, EVP Enterprise IT Architecture, Data Management & Service Quality, Bank Central Asia (BCA); Kurnia Sofia Rosyada, Group Head of Enterprise Data Analytics, Bank Mandiri; Paul Soegianto, Chief of Group Digital Strategy, Astra International; and Sigit Pratopo, Senior Vice President, Integrated Enterprise Data and Command Center, Pertamina. Together, they discuss how Indonesia’s leading enterprises are scaling AI in practical, people-focused ways while managing cost, culture and governance. 

BCA talks about building trust in AI through explainable models and real business use cases. Bank Mandiri focuses on impact, using AI to boost revenue, improve productivity, and manage risk. Astra highlights localisation and the need for Indonesia to build its own capabilities rather than depend on global tools. Pertamina shares its “build the plane while flying” approach as it accelerates digital transformation through its Digital Factory. 

In this episode, we feature a panel from the AIBP Conference in Kuala Lumpur with Rushdi Abdul Rahim, President & CEO, Malaysian Industry–Government Group for High Technology (MIGHT); Ts. Shaharuddin Hamid Mustapha, CEO, PETRONAS Digital Sdn Bhd (PDSB); Azleena Idris, Senior Director and Head of Strategy & ESG Office, Payments Network Malaysia (PayNet); and Joseph Fernandez, Senior Director (Chief of Staff, Sustainability & Strategy), SanDisk. Together, they share their perspectives on how Malaysia’s enterprises are aligning digital transformation with sustainability objectives.

MIGHT, a public–private partnership focused on Malaysia’s high technology and innovation agenda, underscores the importance of cross-sector collaboration in building a sustainable economy. PETRONAS Digital, the digital and AI arm of PETRONAS, explains how technology is driving efficiency, reducing emissions, and building resilience in the energy sector. PayNet, Malaysia’s national provider of financial market infrastructure, highlights how digital payments and trusted financial systems support inclusive and sustainable economic development. SanDisk, a global leader in data storage solutions, emphasises the critical role of data infrastructure as the foundation for enterprises on their sustainability journey.

The discussion captures both the opportunities and challenges facing enterprises as they balance innovation, resilience, and environmental responsibility while preparing for the next phase of sustainable growth.

In this episode, we feature a panel from the AIBP Conference in Kuala Lumpur with Datuk Ir. Megat Jalaluddin Megat Hassan, President & CEO, Tenaga Nasional Berhad (TNB); Dr. Siew Chan Cheong, Chief Strategy Officer, Maybank; Pedro Uria-Recio, Chief Data and AI Officer, CIMB; and Shamsul Majid, CEO, National AI Office (NAIO). Together, they share their perspectives on how Malaysia can scale artificial intelligence responsibly while remaining globally competitive.

TNB, Malaysia’s largest electricity utility, has been embedding AI into energy operations to improve efficiency and reduce emissions. Maybank, one of ASEAN’s leading financial services groups, highlights how data fundamentals, not just access to technology  are the real differentiator, and why AI will become a basic requirement rather than a competitive edge within five years. CIMB, another major regional bank, outlines a progression of AI maturity from productivity tools to copilots, autonomous agents, and eventually AI teams. From the policy side, the National AI Office discusses Malaysia’s framework for responsible AI and the importance of ethics and standards.

The discussion captures both the opportunities and challenges facing enterprises as they prepare for the next S-curve of digital transformation, balancing innovation, compliance, and workforce readiness.

In this episode, we speak with Milan Dhingra, Chief Product and Technology Officer at Teleport, who shares his journey and the organization’s digital-first approach to solving logistics challenges in Southeast Asia. He discusses how a clear focus on practical innovation, an asset-light strategy, and a deep understanding of the fragmented regional market are essential to delivering a "faster, cheaper, and better" service. The conversation also highlights how a technology stack built on orchestration, visibility, and intelligence is key to achieving their ambitious goal of delivering two million parcels a day.

Teleport is the integrated e-commerce logistics arm of Air Asia, founded in 2018. The company leverages the unused belly space on Air Asia and over 50 other partner airlines to provide cross-border delivery solutions. Serving more than 85 cities, Teleport's network is capable of providing next-day delivery to 80% of the population in Southeast Asia. 

If you’re interested to connect with Milan or the team, you may reach them at [email protected]

In this episode, we speak with Madam Sim Ko Sin, Chief Digital Officer and Senior Vice President of ICT, Sarawak Energy, who shares her leadership journey and the organisation’s approach to innovation, transformation, and digital resilience. She discusses how aligning bold ideas to long-term value, empowering internal teams, and managing risk are essential to navigating complexity in today’s energy landscape. The conversation also highlights how data integration and AI adoption are being advanced with a strategic, measured approach.

Sarawak Energy is a vertically integrated utility and Malaysia’s largest renewable energy developer, with over 100 years of operational history. The company generates, transmits, and distributes electricity to more than 3 million people across Sarawak, while exporting power to neighbouring regions.